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Kids Happenings August 2018

Hello church family,

Let me start by saying “God is good all the time”!  We have had a very busy summer in the life of children’s ministry and have so much to be thankful for.  I don’t want any of these blessing to go unsaid so now is the time that I can share.  Let me start with our kids Sunday School teachers… We have some extremely amazing teachers that teach truth to our children each week. Some have been teaching children for 20+ years while others may be starting this coming school year. Each week these teachers, study and prepare their lesson, show up even when they have had a tiresome week and are probably tempted to sleep in, pray with your children and for your children, they may even lose sleep because of their love for your children. God has really blessed our children’s ministry with wonderful servants who have a heart for kids. If you get the chance please let our children's teachers know how appreciated they are.

To add to the many blessings, We had 202 children attend VBS this Summer and during that week we had 24 children show an interest to pray to receive Christ as the Lord and Savior. This is something to celebrate!  We have been able to follow up with these children and are walking with them and their parents as they make the most important decision of their lifetime.  Thank you to all the volunteers that helped during VBS. God truly uses vacation bible school as a tool to grow the kingdom.

As I write this article I am also preparing to take 26 children and 5 adults to kids camp.  We will have the opportunity to encourage, teach and pour into these children with no distractions from video games, television or drama.  I am praying that upon our return there will be life change within EVERYONE that attends.

Regarding upcoming events for the month of August… Our children will be promoting to their new classes on August 12th. This is always an exciting and sometimes nervous time for children. We hope to have the children meet their new teachers on August 5th in order to help children transition into their new class.  Also, AWANA will be starting the first week in September. We will have registration on August 27th from 6 -7:30 pm in the main lobby. If you would like to know more about our AWANA Ministry please visit out church website.  And if you would like to be a part of our AWANA team and   encourage kids to learn scripture and grow a closer relationship with Christ, please sign up in the main lobby. We will have a volunteer meeting on Mon. August 27th at 6:00 pm.

• August 4th - Kids Praise Sunday 8:30 - 11:30 am (during Growth Initiative)
• August 12th - Promotion Sunday - All children will promote up into their new grade appropriate class.
• August 29th - AWANA Registration 6:00 - 7:30 pm in main lobby

I pray your children are able to take part in these awesome opportunities to have fun and more importantly grow in their relationship with Christ.

I’m looking forward to seeing what God has in-store for our children’s ministry as we start our ministries for the fall and thank you for allowing me to love on your little ones.

Kids Happenings July 2018

“Everybody say Yes to VBS”!  As I write this article, we are in full motion with vacation bible school.  We currently have 181 children registered and 80 volunteers each evening.  During the day our summer camp kids get to experience VBS as well. There are over 100 children and 20 leaders during the day. All of the children (and adults) are having a blast. All smiles, the sweet giggles and loud laughter from the children make my heart melt.  I love their excitement and I am  overjoyed by the teens and adults that are pouring their time and talents into ALL of the children and their families.  We have a very special church that I and my family consider ourselves extremely blessed to be a part of.

I would like to thank all of the volunteers that have helped to make this years vacation bible school happen.  God gave our church an opportunity to share the gospel to the children in our church and community and we have embraced it! Along with sharing the gospel we have added some fun and exciting additions to the evening. Live Music and Dance Parties!! Yep, we have a full band, worship team, and some pretty interesting... dance moves by some of our pastors and leaders. I can’t wait to see what God has instore for the rest of the week.  I’m looking forward to sharing with you again in my article next month.

To add to the nature of investing into a child's spiritual walk… Kids Camp will be here before you know it.  If you have a child entering 3rd - 6th grade, PLEASE consider allowing them to attend. We have five extremely responsible and wonderful adults that are ready to invest into your child.  Crossings Ministry is a top notch facility with experienced staff and student missionaries that are ready to share the gospel and invest into the children.  Go to www.gocrossings.org for more information about the camp.  We would love to have your child spend the week with us at Kids Camp. For now, know that Oakhill Baptist Church is Geared Up and ready. It is Game On when it comes to sharing the gospel with our children and families. 

• July 1st 6:00 pm - Fireworks Celebration - Free!  Hot dogs, chips, drinks and ice cream provided by the church.   Inflatables & games.  Fireworks at dark.  Bring lawn chairs and pop-up tents.  Invite your friends! 
• Starting July 8th (Sunday evenings 6-7:30m) - “Life Lessons for Kids” - While parents take part in discipleship classes, kids will also have bible lessons, games and activities.
• July 18th all day - Burdette Park Swimming - discounted $5 admission tickets available at the Welcome Desk.
• July 26th-29th Kids Camp @ Crossing Cedermore for upcoming 3rd - 6th grade. Payment due by July 8th.
• August 5th - Promotion Sunday - All children will promote up into their new grade appropriate class.

I pray your children are able to take part in these awesome opportunities to have fun and more importantly grow in their relationship with Christ.

Thank you for allowing me to love on your little ones!